rsteed photography

I've moved....

2010-07-07T19:40:00.000-07:00

rhondasteed.com

Still working out some kinks here and there. But my new photo home. :)
Come and visit me there too. Lots of new sessions to share shortly!!

Brianne & Myles are getting married

2010-06-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

i heart faces {babies}

2010-06-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

One of my very favorite baby pictures I've ever taken. It's my nephew Finn. Totally inspired by one of my favorite photographers Tara Whitney.

Lethbridge Engagement Photographer: Nicole and Derek

2010-06-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

oh i love a couple who is willing to be themselves.
I love Derek's hair. And i love the skateboard. And Nicole is so beautiful! Can't wait to see her in her dress!

I'd like to point out that they both were W-O-R-K-I-N-G it over there on the left.

What a fun wedding this will be this summer!

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer: Maggie

2010-06-08T08:01:00.000-07:00

Oh beware for cuteness overload. So many pictures to share of this little doll cause I just couldn't decide which to share! :) This is my goooood friend Jen's baby girl Maggie. (also a name i love!)

Look at her strength! She is under 2 weeks old here!

Don't you just wanna hold her?? She's such a doll!!!

Thanks to my friend Alysha for the sweeeet headbands she made!

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer: Tylen

2010-06-03T19:31:00.000-07:00

Congrats guys!!

Lethbridge Senior Photographer: Julia

2010-05-25T22:35:00.000-07:00

Some studio shots of the lovely Julia in her grad dress.

I Heart Faces - “Yellow”

2010-05-24T20:09:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite new shots of my little Lucy. I had asked to take her picture by this graffiti wall and she looked over at the "guy" next to her and then said hey look and copied him. She's totally a ham! :)

There's lots more to see at I Heart Faces!!

Lethbridge Photographer: Mia

2010-05-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

Now often I can win kids over. Just give me a little bit of time and I can usually get them to be okay with me. Even like me. But this little one was not having any part of me at ALL.

The only way I could get her to look near the camera was holding her shoes in hand. Which she loves. And looking at her momma.

Or with momma holding her.

Lethbridge Wedding Photographer: Nathan and Meagan

2010-05-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

B is for Brooks

Coming soon...

2010-05-01T21:47:00.001-07:00

this fun wedding!

Lethbridge Family Photographer: J&J and kiddos

2010-04-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

Just a few I thought I'd share tonight of my brother and his wife and their three crazy kids. :) Love you guys!

Jacob

Mathew

Tyler

And the hot momma Jen

The light was just TOO perfect and they happened to be around and all dressed up (we were all at a wedding I was shooting) so I convinced them to come outside for just a few frames. :)

Lethbridge Baby Photographer: Zach

2010-04-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

This is sweet little Zach. His mom is my good good friend Kim.

Ain't he a DOLL?!!

Lethbridge Wedding Photographer: Matt and Jasmine

2010-04-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

These two cute people are up next!! Here are some to get started with guys!

Lethbridge Photographer: the Carrells

2010-04-06T14:58:00.000-07:00

A month or two ago when I got my new camera I wanted to do a photo shoot with it BEFORE a wedding. So I called up one of the cutest couples I know and asked if they'd do me a favor. These are the fruits of that favor.

For V-Day he made paper roses for his wife... SWEET eh!

Thanks guys :)

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer

2010-04-05T21:45:00.001-07:00

This is little baby Gavin. First child born to Regan's littlest sister Brooke and her hubby Brett. I am so happy for them. Happy they have such an easy going baby. And happy that they now know about parental love.

And my favorite.....

(Brooke, here's a few to get started....I have lots more to edit but I've got some weddings to finish first!)

Lethbridge Wedding Photographer: TerriJo and Jason

2010-03-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

oh i just had so much fun shooting this wedding!!!!! I have know TerriJo for a long time and we kinda lost touch and then here I am shooting her wedding to a wonderful guy. She totally deserves it! And she was looking so GOOD! And Jason was just so nice and genuine. Such a great couple!

i looooooooove this one!

oooh i love these two too!

WORK it guys! :)

Hope that was enough to tide you over til I get them all done this week TJ! It was a pleasure!! I was so glad to be with you for you special day!!

Lethbridge Wedding Photographer: Rachel and Jeb

2010-03-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

Apparently these guys had this exact picture at high school grad so they requested this one.

Beautiful momma and daughter!

Snapshots from the reception:

Coming up soon....

2010-03-17T21:50:00.001-07:00

some from this great wedding!

i heart faces: Hilarious Outtakes: Week 9

2010-02-28T21:42:00.000-08:00

When I saw this was the topic, I just had to add my two favorite funny pictures that just happened at the right moment.

Lucy went through a phase where she was CONSTANTLY making this face. IF you said anything to her, you got this look in response.

And just as I was about to take this picture of my nephew, my SIL reached in to get a boogie. Face it, if you are a mom, you've DONE this. That's why it CRACKED me up!

I know there will be lots of entries and I bet some seriously funny ones!

Lethbridge Engagement Photographer

2010-02-27T06:26:00.000-08:00

i love this one!

Thanks guys it was fun!!! Can't wait for your wedding!

I NEED your HELP!!

2010-02-23T19:39:00.000-08:00

I take pictures. And I love doing it. A Lot!!

I first started out in College when I was in my program (finally finding one I liked after trying out 3 before that....) of Advertising and Public Relations.
In that program there is a photography class with a teacher named Kevin. Back then (ouch I sound old!) it was Dark room and film and developing with stinky chemicals. It was COOL!!! It was mostly taking pictures of events and learning to not be afraid to stand up in front of a room and take pictures of the main event. Which has served me well. It doesn't embarrass me at all now!

I took pictures now and then but didn't really fall in LOVE with photography yet.

While living in Nova Scotia I had started taking a lot more pictures. We had a nice little point and shoot digital Cannon given to us (or more correctly to our soon to be born first child so that Grandma and Grandpa would get some pictures of him). I realized again that I like it and I loved when I got a good shoot.

Fast forward a few years and a whole pile of photos later and a good friend asked me if I would take pictures at her wedding..... I didn't have a good camera and even our point and shoot digital was on the fritz from so much use. She found a film SLR camera and I used it at her wedding. And realized I LOVED taking pictures like this.

We moved home to Alberta for Medical School and I convinced Regan to let me spend some of our school fund on an DSLR. And then I started taking pictures a LOT. Of everything and everyone. I LOVED it. The more I took the better I got at it. I read lots of books and started looking at photographers on line to see what I could learn.

A few people started asking me if I wanted to get paid for it. And I entered that field with trepidation. There is lots I don't know about photography. Technically I make mistakes all the time. I have wanted to do some mentoring with someone for a long time. But being in med school doesn't exactly pay well. (In fact we pay THEM a lot of money!) And going to one on one teaching or seminars costs moola - most of the time lots of moola.

I have come a long way since I started. But I feel like I can do better. I want to do better and really work on perfecting my art. I need someone to teach me and guide me openly and honestly about where I can improve and what I can do better on. Enter a giveaway... I have the chance to win a mentoring session with one of my favorite photographers (and I actually even know her from my time in Nova Scotia where she was serving a mission)

About the session:
"“For the Love of Photography” includes:
-Weekend private mentor session

(2 hrs. on Friday evening and 2 hrs. on Saturday… one on one in the office discussing what YOU need to learn. Camera techniques, creativity, editing, or business.)
-Private photography session of yourself! (sat.)

Yep! You’ll be in front of the camera! This is good for a number of reasons. You get to understand what its like for those you photograph, you might learn a few things while I’m directing you, and of course, chances might be that you just might not have very many photos of YOU! Need a new stellar shot of yourself for your blog or facebook? An about page? We’ve got you covered!
-Model session of your choice (family, kids, seniors, couples) where we shoot side by side. (sat.)

You can watch how I approach a shoot and direct people, as well as take the reigns yourself and have the opportunity in a non-pressure atmosphere to ask questions and treat the session as a photography lesson experience. Afterward, we’ll come back and do a quick edit session to a few images and you can see the workflow process of post production."

oh I want to win SO BAD!!!! 100 people are in for it. You guys could help me out by going here and voting for me.

Just think, if you are going to get me to take YOUR pictures then helping me get this would help you, cause it will make me better than I am NOW.... KWIM??? :)

Each computer can only vote once.... Oh pretty please!!!!! Will you do this for me???? With cherries on top??

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer: Colby

2010-02-22T19:23:00.000-08:00

one of my favorites from the day

i heart faces - week 6: we heart kisses

2010-02-08T08:45:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite kissing shots for the I love Faces Photo Challenge today.

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer: Baby Myles

2010-02-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

Myles was a little doll!!! And momma was soo relaxed (which is GREAT!)

(So do you like seeing the folds or better all black??)

Momma came with all this stuff cause she wanted a picture like this.

The CD will be ready for you pronto Tisha!

Lethbridge Family Photographer: The Walburger Clan

2010-02-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

This was a big group (Which I shy away from) but it worked out cause of the cool location! And it was not too cold especially since then had a heater pointing right at the kids.

A little bit country effect...

All the grandkids (quite a group of them!) Cool sleigh eh??

All the men

All the ladies

Just the Walburger kids

And a few of one little family too...

Lethbridge Family Photographer: Brad & Whit

2010-01-26T15:11:00.000-08:00

It was crazy windy while we shooting in their barely framed home.

Hope you guys like them!!!

2010 Pricing

2010-01-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

I was going to make this post after my last 2009 shoot was edited and up. BUT I have gotten a LOT in inquiries for pictures in the last 5 days so I thought I'd better just get this up and out for everyone to see!

A few changes for me.
1. I don't do extended families. There are a few exceptions. But overall, I don't. I find them too much work and not something I really enjoy. I find them hard to be artistic when there are 15+ people in the picture (and half are kids).

2. I am booking less stuff per month which means I will fill up faster. I was too busy last summer having at least one wedding every weekend plus 2-3 family shoots during the week. I am a stay at home mom first. With a little fun thing of taking pictures on the side. Perhaps when my kids are bigger that will change but for now I am booking less sessions. So if you are thinking of having me take your pictures, email me and tell me you are planning on it and about when so that you can be one of the sessions!!

3. I am adding Graphic Design of invitations, announcements and other things. (see down at the bottom of this post for more info!)

2010 Pricing
I want photography to be affordable for everyone. I always give out DVDs of the pictures and I will still do that.

Maternity $150
Newborn $150
Maternity plus Newborn: $250

Families $200
Individual Mini Session (45 minutes) $75
Grad Portraits (45 minutes) $75
Engagement Sessions: $150

Weddings:
Option A: Two - Four hours of shooting on wedding day and complimentary engagement shoot $600
Option B: Four - Eight hours of shooting on wedding day and complimentary engagement shoot :$1000
Option C: Two photographers all day shooting on wedding day and complimentary engagement shoot: $2500
Any additional time is $100 a hour.
Travel cost to anywhere besides Southern Alberta will be added.

Option C is one photographer with the groom and one with the bride. We spend the day with you, both taking pictures all day. You get twice as many photos from two different view shots. My partner for this is my brother Sean. www.threecows.blogspot.com

If I could tell you which to pick for the wedding I would say C. You get so much more. Two points of view. And we work really really well together. I love doing weddings with Sean.

But I understand that a lot people can't afford that. Which is why I have option A and B.

Graphic Design:
I have decided to offer invitations as well!! I'll be putting up some examples of wedding invites, baby shower invites and announcements. My college diploma is actually in that :)

Costs:
Wedding Invitations: $25
You email me your color choices & photo(s) and I will give you three choices of designs. We can tweek and make a few changes to them to make them exactly how you want them.

Baby Announcements: $15
You email me your color choices & photo(s) and I will give you three choices of designs. We can tweek and make a few changes to them to make them exactly how you want them.

Invitations of any other kind: $15
You email me your color choices & photo(s) and I will give you three choices of designs. We can tweek and make a few changes to them to make them exactly how you want them.

Anyone who has questions about any of this, I'd love you to email me and ask me!
I won't bite! :) I want photography to be affordable for everyone.

Lethbridge Maternity: Jenna

2010-01-08T13:15:00.000-08:00

This lovely friend of mine is having a baby. She is actually really close to her due date in these pictures.... but her belly REALLY isn't very big. She's one of THOSE girls. :) Lucky her!!

Can't wait to hold and photograph your new little man guys!!!!

University of Lethbridge Cheerleading Team

2010-01-06T14:06:00.000-08:00

On my birthday I got the opportunity to take photos of the University of Lethbridge Cheerleading Team. I donated my time to the team for the fundraiser, which is selling calendars.
I was over my head on this shoot. It was something I have NEVER done before and I needed about 3 more lights. But here they are.

The girls were gracious and fun. And oh so beautiful!!

This one CRACKS me up!! They were dancing...

These are the girls who get tossed in the air

The whole team

And my favorite (thanks for indulging me girls :) )

Lethbridge Newborn Photographer: Thomas

2009-12-18T08:12:00.000-08:00

He looks like a little buddha statue here... :)

A special blanket made my Stephanie's mom

What a lovely little family!!!

Lethbridge Maternity Photographer: Momma x2

2009-12-14T13:48:00.000-08:00

This is baby number two for the lovely Tisha.

I quite like this one.

Lethbridge Family Photographer: Parker Family

2009-12-14T13:36:00.000-08:00

I don't do extended families very often. I find them HARD shoots. But this is my good friend Janae's family. We used to be roommates unti lRbo went and swept her off her feet!! :) It was bad weather so we were stuck inside and it was quite tricky light. And my batteries in my flash died.... phew!!

I just love these two pics

Just the siblings

All the grand kids equals craziness

When I was doing couple shots, Janae's girl wanted her own shot...

Three cousins close in age and good buddies

Lethbridge Family Photographer: The Nativity

2009-12-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

Lovely Abby had a fun idea for her Christmas card.
I love it when people have an idea of something they want to portray.
And that they let me come and capture it!!
Cute kids eh?

And just one of the super smiley baby.

Didn't you smile just looking at him???

Lethbridge Engagement Photographer:

2009-12-08T12:20:00.000-08:00

It was FREEZING cold outside and insanely windy while we were shooting!!!

This is definitely one of my favorites...

Another favorite...

Nobody hands out a serious engagement picture.... but i love this one! (most mom's would have a heart attack....)

And just to show you how CRAZY the wind was while we were shooting....

Lethbridge Wedding Photographer: Genessa & Mark

2009-12-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

A quiet moment before the big event..

Right before the ceremony and right after (you don't take pictures in an LDS chapel

Family shots and then off to do portraits. And it was COLD!

Look closely.... see anything unusual about this picture??? heehee 10 points if you figure out what it is! :)

Lethbridge Family Photography: Livingstone Family

2009-12-01T19:03:00.000-08:00

It was a freeeeezing morning when we were doing this quick little shoot. For some reason I felt rushed and I probably made them feel rushed too (sorry guys!). But I think we got some great shots!!

I've been wanting to take one like this for a while.... :)

Lethbridge Baby Photographer: Addy

2009-11-25T19:14:00.000-08:00

This little lady was fascinated with the lights. She wouldn't stop looking at them. No matter what we did. It was kinda funny :)

Never too early for some cute jewelry!

and my two personal favs from the day....

I Heart Faces – Week 46 – “Sun Flare” Photo Challenge!

2009-11-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Something new to play along with.....
Week 46 - “Sun Flare” Photo Challenge!

I love Sunflare!! This is one of my favorite using it cause it is so natural of Brooke and Brett!

Lethbridge Family Photographer: Smith Family

2009-11-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

I just love this family!! We are lucky enough to be neighbors. And our kids adore each other. And i just think the momma is so beautiful on the inside and the outside! It was freeeeezing when we did these! And the dog got lost for a day or so. And the poor kids weren't feeling so well. But I think we did good! :)

oh how I wish Sawyer was looking up in this!!!!

i love love love this one. Beautiful!!

I love the smushed up lovey doveiness of this one.

This little lady was loving having her photo taken!

See... loving it!!

This is my FAVORITE new picture taking spot.
Love Love Love it! :)
Hope you enjoy them guys!!

Calgary Wedding Photographer: Leslie & Luis Part 2

2009-11-16T13:02:00.000-08:00

A few images from the ceremony and portrait time after the ceremony.

The little Ring Bearer (isn't he a doll!!)

They will be in the mail shortly guys!!
Thanks for sharing your day with me!

Calgary and Area Wedding Photographer: Leslie and Luis

2009-11-11T11:01:00.000-08:00

This wedding came to me totally last minute but I am so glad it did! It was a lovely afternoon. I think worked out well! My friend Heather emailed and asked if I had an upcoming weddings she could follow me around at to practice taking pictures for her first upcoming wedding shoot. So she came along with me to Leslie's wedding. (Her pictures will be on her blog here soon.) Leslie was so easy going and didn't mind that I showed up with a friend who wanted to shoot too! It was a super easy going crowd and such a relaxed feeling the whole time!
Here are some getting ready shots with portraits coming soon!

Her beautiful dress

Mother of the Bride and Maid of Honor/ Sister of the Bride

And just one more of momma

All ready to go down to get married.

Southern Alberta Family Photographer: Mullhulland Family

2009-11-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

On the same weekend as the last one we got snowed out of pictures for this lovely little family too! So we had to make due (as they were driving down from Calgary) so we tried out the Lethbridge Lodge. It got dark in their FAST but I think we did okay.

Southern Alberta Family Photographer: Bennett Family

2009-11-10T11:34:00.000-08:00

We were going to shoot these outside but with two very new babies it needed to be a LOT nicer than it was! So we set up in the basement and took them all studio style instead!

Two baby boy cousins SUPER close in age!

All the grandkids

Southern Alberta Family Photographer: McCue Family

2009-10-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

These kids were totally goofballs. Which made it lots of fun :) And they thought I was so funny (strange but true) so they were laughing at pretty much anything. I love love love how everyone was dressed!

Southern Alberta Family Photographer: Baldry Family

2009-10-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

Look at me all on a roll with the posting of sessions eh? :)
This was a FUN photo shoot. For various reasons.

Reason 1: My sister in law and brother in law and their super cute kiddos.

Reason 2: We played around and goofed around. (look it's an airplane)

Reason 3: I don't think this picture needs ANY explanation. Except JAMES.

Reason 4: Good lookin' eh?

Reason 5: Alli B. aka "The little poser" Isn't she a doll?!

Did I mention James is a goof?

A very cute goof.

B.E.A.U.T.F.U.L.!!!!!!! (BIL not so bad either)

Hope they make you happy Linds!
I think they turned out great!
Love you all!

Southern Alberta Family Photographer: Dyck Family

2009-10-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

i love this picture. a lot. Anyone who has had pictures taken knows there is often a lot of bargaining going on with your kids. I love that the deal making is caught. But I also love the stance of daddy-o. Love the way the mom is talking to her son. Love the lovely little girl playing with hay in her hand. Love the marvelous light and shadows on the ground. Love the setting. I love it :)

And one of my favorite of the day that I had posted a few days ago non my other blog...

Calgary and Area: Family Photographer

2009-10-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

I love seeing people with their very first child. They are just so in love with being parents. A completely new experience. :)

Had to add these. Can you say B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!

Calgary and Area: Family Photographer

2009-10-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

I love this little family. I've shot them before. (You can see last year's here)
Not only are the all so good looking and cute, but the wonderful momma Ashley lets the kids just be. And lets me interact with them naturally.
Nothing makes a photoshoot go south faster than threatening!! Not here! She just relaxes and lets me interact and we all have fun. And get some good images too!
These two were waiting for me with their little twin baby dolls. So cute eh??

Are these not THE sweetest little twins???

We played in the sandbox a bit

Beautiful eh??

Thanks guys!!! I had TONS of fun!! :)

Calgary and Area: Newborn Photographer

2009-10-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

This lovely little man was 2 days old at the time of this shoot. He is the first child of my good friends Kim and Mark. I am so happy for them. I wish we lived closer to enjoy this new time of excitement in their lives!! There are LOTS of pics on here. He is just so stinking cute!!!

Check out that smile!!

I was glad Kim and Mark were willing to let me try some different things...

This reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite....the butterfly club part??

She is a good mom. Already. Just like a knew she would be!

Kim and Mark I am sooo happy for you guys. He's a lovely little man. And I am so glad I got to see you so soon after the birth! Can't wait to hold him again!

Calgary and Area: Family Photographer

2009-10-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

Now this is just a great little family!
The momma and I were in a great little book club together.
And she just makes me laugh out loud. I just love her sense of humor!

How can you not smile when looking at this??

What a sweet little man!

Oh how i love this toothy little grin!!

Beautiful eh?

I think she was watching birds here??

And a Tara Whitney inspired van shot.

Hope you enjoy them guys!!

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-10-01T13:15:00.000-07:00

All done with Jennifer and Jame's wedding.
A few more favorites from through out the day.

With her brand new niece

I HAD to add this cause it was so funny.... Jazz hands....

Love Love Love the ones I took near this sculpture. Just a couple from there.

It was a fun day that I was glad to spend time with Jennifer and James and with my partner in crime Sean!

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-09-23T11:30:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and James Wedding.

Morning of Jennifer getting ready with her bridemaids.

More to come shortly!!

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-09-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

This is the last of the Wayne and Tina shots.
But I wanted to add more since they were so much fun!

Don't these guys do a great serious face!!!!

So we are out in the field taking pictures and the WORST storm blows in. Like crazy storm.....

(that just cracks me up!!!)

So we went in the fire hall to wait til the reception and no get hailed/blown over/ rained on.... and then a little poker

And we ended the night off with a little photo booth at the reception....

(just a few from the booth....my favorite shot in these is the clergy man giving his wife the bunny ears! hahaha)

All done with Tina and Wayne!

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-09-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

Right after Tina and Wayne's ceremony they had an honor guard.
Both Tina and Wayne are Paramedics.
It was totally cool!

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-09-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

Black and Whites from Tina and Wayne's Ceremony

Calgary and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-09-10T11:34:00.000-07:00

The getting ready of bride Tina and her girls.
The wedding was in Whitecourt, Alberta.

Tina getting her make up done.

The bride's shoes. She has such small feet she has to buy kids shoes (it's crazy that my feet are twice the size of hers!)

Isn't the she such a doll??

Pre-wedding lunch for the girls

Reading the card from soon-to-be-hubby Wayne for the Bride (so she won't start crying)

The card came with these

Little bit of dress malfunction... getting sewn into the dress....

Looking great!
Ceremony to come shortly!

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-09-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

Cindy and Steve got married.

And they are such a lovely young couple!

And they lived happily ever after.
:)

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photographer

2009-08-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

What a marvelous wedding this was to be a part of! The whole day I kept thinking, we should be friends. We should hang out. Too bad the newly weds went off and moved to Utah! :) It was a great day. With lots of photo ops :) Get ready for a whole but load of photos!

sweeeet jumping...

The bride and her sisters..

Cool place eh??

Love it when people get into the shoot...

Hello vintage...

Cool phone booth eh??

A fav of the day....

These will be in the mail tomorrow guys!

Calgary and Area: Engagement Photographer

2009-08-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

I am soo behind on editing. Sorry guys. I'm moving along!!! Thanks for your patience.

This is Tina and Wayne.
They are both Paramedics. And lots of fun! :)
(And thanks to Wayne for carrying my crazy chair all over Princess Island Park!)

The CPR kiss...

This is one of my favs...

While shooting in Princess Island Park I heard a guitar playing and had this photo idea in my head. So I went over, introduced myself to the guitar player (who happened to have the same name as my hubby) and asked him to help us out. And he did....

a little simpler version...

This just HAD to be shared....

Lethbridge and Area: Family Photographer

2009-08-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

We had a short window of time in between a wedding in the morning, a temple sealing in the evening and a maternity session after that.....
It was an eventful day!

And there was a storm blowing in as we took these pictures.
And a little boy who wasn't so into it.... it took a sucker to make him mildly happy.

Good thing he's so cute anyways :)

Mindy and Matt

And one of just the pretty momma.

I'll send your CD off shortly!

Lethbridge and Area: Maternity Photography

2009-08-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

Well this is the after from the last shoot.
After all the rest of the family left, Jen and Ian and I took some maternity pictures. I've known Jen and Ian for a while. They are good friends. Happy for them (and hoping Jen gets her early baby wish!)

A little Silhouette action...

The one picture Jen asked for and wanted was this...

And a little one for fun...

I'm so happy for you guys!!
Hope that little lady makes her entrance soon!

Lethbridge and Area: Family Photography

2009-08-11T12:50:00.000-07:00

This was a special day for the Isackson family.
These two were sealed in the Cardston Alberta Temple.

And they had lots of loved one show up for support! Which was so wonderful to see!

I love to see a couple who has been married for years and are still so in love. :)

All their kids and grandkids.

I'm so happy for the Isackson's.
Linked together like a chain for eternity.

Congrats guys!

Calgary and Area: Maternity Photographer

2009-08-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

I love these two!

This is my good friend Kim

And I am sooo happy they are having a sweet little one join their family soon!

I'm so happy for you Mark and Kim!!

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-08-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Roger and Karie got married on a lovely sunny day.

I really like this one of these two.

Karie and her sisters....

I'm so happy for you two!

And I am so happy that I get to see so much of the lovely Baldry family :)

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-07-29T13:55:00.000-07:00

Brett and Shawn are a lovely couple.
I'm so very happy to have shared their day with them!
The colors were amazing!!
First off, my favorite image of the day (well ONE of them)

But back up a bit....
The brand new Mr. and Mrs. Nelson

Trying to get all 25 (i think it was) nieces and nephews to look over and smile, well that just wasn't going to happen.

Brett and all the nieces (well almost all)

Brett is surrounded by wonderful sisters and sister-in-laws. She is richly blessed in that department!

Brett and her pappa

The happy couple...

Doesn't Brett have a 1,000 watt smile!!

I don't know who made her laugh but i love this picture cause it's so natural!

Lots of smooching going on.

Killer shoes!!

There's that great smile again...

These two are GREAT at serious faces!

See... lots of smooching.

While driving back to Raymond for the reception and all that, we stopped in some fields that just matched too perfectly!

Totally working it :)

I am sooo happy for you two. You deserve all the happiness in the world!
I'll pop them all in the mail shortly!

Lethbridge and Area: Family Photography

2009-07-25T09:01:00.000-07:00

I love this family! It's become a yearly July 1st tradition to do family shots.

Kisses from grandma

All the girls

Expecting their first baby shortly...

Three kids and two dogs... hard to get everyone looking... we got pretty close!!

Thanks guys!
I had fun, as usual! :)

Calgary and Area: Engagement Photographer

2009-07-22T12:30:00.000-07:00

It was fun times shooting this for Jennifer and James with my brother Sean. (Go check out Seany's - they are GREAT!)
We'll be shooting their wedding shortly! For now, here's the engagement session!

A little dancing in the park...

And some hanging out...

And a little lovey dovey...

Check out the cool light....

We'll be seeing you two soon!!

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-07-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Shane and Susan Got Married

All the nieces and nephews

Look at those eyes!

And two more for fun!

The rest will be done soon!!
Thanks for sharing your special day with me!

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-07-09T14:53:00.000-07:00

A few more favorite Amanda and Harvey shots I've just finished editing. (I'm almost done them now guys!)

And the cake... which was actually made my sister in law Erin :)

And my two very favorites of the day.

Calgary and Area: Maternity Photographer

2009-07-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

This is Tracy and Ian.

I shot their wedding two years ago with Sean. Loved the whole time. Sean and I both loved working with them. They are great!!!

And now they have a sweet little bun in the oven.

And they are going to be GREAT parents.

They met each other playing basketball at the college in Red Deer (i think it was Red Deer??)

What a sweet soon to be family!

Thanks Tracy and Ian!
I loved hanging out with you and documenting this stage in your lives!!

Lethbridge and Area: Wedding Photography

2009-07-04T07:54:00.000-07:00

Amanda specifically wanted a picture of her shoes and veil on the fireplace...

After everyone was ready the girls worked it in the field near Amanda's home.

Grandma's very first time wearing make up. As in, in her whole life.
Doesn't she look beautiful?!!

The beautiful bride Amanda

The dashing groom Harvey

I make people kiss....

.....a lot.

The wedding attendants....

All the girls

Harvey and the girls

Great colors and flowers and dresses

Seriously cool.

And one of my favorites...

Your photos will be done soon Amanda and Harvey!
Thanks for sharing your special day with me!

Lethbridge and Area: Senior Photos

2009-06-16T14:33:00.000-07:00

I had a FUN grad session.
Okay first off my very favorite image of the day.

She wanted a swing photo... so here we are.

Another favorite, just cause she is workin' it!

Saw a shoe shot on another photographers site and i loved it, so here.

Hope you guys enjoy the sneak, they'll all be ready for you soon!

Family Shoot: Central Park New York City

2009-06-03T22:22:00.000-07:00

I had a lovely time taking family pictures while on vacation in New york City.
Let it be said "I LOVE central park!!"

All lovey dovey and all that...

seriously isn't this building SO COOL????

Sadie being a little stinker....

Look at Sadie's smile...

Hope you like em Sus! There are lots more too! i LOVED doing it!

Brett & Shawn

2009-05-19T05:53:00.000-07:00

are getting married.

Aren't they a cute couple?

Love these next two together...

A little making out on main street....

Don't you just love a couple so in love?

A little goofing around....

A little dancing...

And lots of kissing...

Can't wait for your special day you two!!

Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Lovely little Cosette

2009-05-13T17:33:00.000-07:00

is a little sweetheart.

She has beautiful blue eyes.

and a sweet smile...

isn't her hair SO CUTE??

There are those eyes again...

A sweet moment while taking a bottle break

She makes her momma smile.

I'll be done editing soon Nadia!
Hope you enjoy your sneak.

Nancy and Dan

2009-05-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

are getting married. And they were super fun. And easy going when I told them what to do. (just as a side note... i like that :) )

Loved this sequence.

And this sequence...

There are some good spots to take pictures in Lethbridge!

Gotta make Dan get down on one knee...

Hope you enjoyed them Dan & Nancy!
I had fun shooting with you!

AND if you haven't entered the giveaway in the last post.... go comment and enter!

One Month

2009-04-20T09:20:00.001-07:00

We are moving to Lethbridge in about a month. So obviously things so will taking pictures opportunities! I do have some dates that I will be back up in Calgary for weddings and engagement shoots and stuff like that in the future. But they will be further in between.

I have some dates open for picture taking in the month we have left.
April 30 Morning and Evening
May 1 Evening only
May 2
May 6, 7, 8 & 9
So shoot me an email and we can arrange a time.

AND since I am leaving the Calgary area, I want to have a little give away.
A free session. Can be anything except a wedding.
Maternity, New born, Family, a birthday party. Any thing really!
(One session equals 1-2 hours of shooting and an DVD of edited shoots (usually about 70-100 images)
Can be used any time this year. If you are in Calgary, we'll arrange it to be a time when I am up here. And if you are in Southern Alberta, we'll arrange it down there. I'm usually pretty easy going about these sorts of things. :)

To enter, comment on this post that you want to win.
To get a second entry, join as a fan on my facebook page.
To get another entry, become a blog follower on the side.
To get more entries, get someone you know to join or comment.
The more you share, the more chances you get.

And since a post is no fun without a photo, here is one of my all time favorite photos of my daughter Lucy Ann.

Nolan

2009-03-24T21:21:00.000-07:00

This little man just stole my heart.

He just stole yours too... didn't he!

He's a charmer.

With a beautiful smile.
And he was very willing to share it.

So very willing to share it!

Jack wanted in some of the photos too....

I love to see the momma's enjoying their little ones.

He got so excited he spit up and needed a costume change....

Still looking just as cute!

And one more for fun....

Twins.

2009-03-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

New little twin girls.

a Few more Combs family

2009-03-06T20:07:00.000-08:00

This day she sat in the back of a truck (thanks to her hubby and a brother in law)

three days later she delivered a baby girl named Bridgett

All the grandkids (Except the new Bridgett.)

A fun game in grandpa's shop....

And another of the young and in love....

and just cause i love this one so much, another variation

The Comb Family

2009-03-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here's the lovely Comb family.
As pappa Comb said "we're tire people"... hence in his garage.

I had just told grandma and grandpa to kiss... the best part.... look in the middle of the photo at the oldest grandson..... heehee

i love love love this one.

and this one.

all the grandkids (at least the ones that will be safe) standing the the vehicle lift....

The o-so studly men

These two are getting married in June...

Gotta get a tire picture....

Hope you guys enjoy the sneak, I'll be done editing soon!

Baby Rachel

2009-02-18T08:25:00.000-08:00

What a fun shoot this was.
Hanging out with the momma and taking photos.
They'll be done soon Jenny-Lynn!

Banff Winter 2009

2009-02-17T11:04:00.000-08:00

2008 Favorites: Families

2009-02-04T19:48:00.000-08:00

My very favorite family photos of this year.

2008 Favorites: Babies & Kiddos

2009-01-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

I wanted to do a post about my personal favorites from my pictures this past year.
So here are my two very favorite baby photos I've taken this past year.

Kids:

Brandie & Robert Part IV

2009-01-21T14:11:00.000-08:00

The decorations were absolutely stunning! And so was the cake!

Brandie & Robert Part III

2009-01-15T11:16:00.000-08:00

with I think one of my favorite wedding picture's I've ever taken.

Brandie & Robert Part II

2009-01-14T21:08:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful Bride Brandie is!

i love to catch a REAL laugh....

Brandie & Robert

2009-01-09T18:40:00.000-08:00

It was a super freezing cold day just before Christmas that these two got married. They were both troopers for being outside. Here are a few to get started!
My favorite so far.....

and a little playing around.....

There are more to come soon!
Thanks for sharing your day with me guys!
Hope you enjoy the sneak peak!

Family Relations

2009-01-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

It was a neat experience to meet this whole family. They were lovely. And have very very cute kids.

okay just a FEW more....

2008-12-19T09:01:00.000-08:00

The sunset was so COOl.

And the couple so fun.

a few more

2008-12-16T15:35:00.000-08:00

of Steff and Luke....

Steff & Luke's Wedding

2008-12-07T19:28:00.000-08:00

I just had so much fun this day. So happy to be able to share the day with such a good family. And a fun couple.
What a beautiful sunset. And what a beautiful bride!

I think it's so fun to try out some other locations.

And a little photoshop playing around....

And of course the temple is always wonderful!

CUTE little dresses!!

Hope you guys enjoy your pictures.

Sean & Val

2008-12-02T22:27:00.000-08:00

Always pressure to take pictures for someone who takes pictures.
Hope you guys like them Sean and Val.

This one just CRACKS me up!

Twin Two Year Olds.

2008-11-26T09:57:00.000-08:00

With the most lovely blond curly hair

And the beautiful momma.

Thanks so much for the FUN day.
Your pictures will be done shortly!

Twins.

2008-11-17T21:49:00.000-08:00

How CUTE!

I'd like you to meet

2008-11-14T16:54:00.000-08:00

Lora

who is married to Mike

and their kiddos....

Just such a lovely little family.

Thanks guys I had TONS of fun at our shoot!

More Paul & Rita

2008-11-07T09:22:00.000-08:00

a little old school.....

and then a good jump.

Did I mention I love a good jump??

Rita, you looked beautiful. Remember. "I am beautiful."

Paul & Rita

2008-11-05T08:44:00.000-08:00

A few to get started....